Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Friday emphasised the need for constructive action instead of protest.
Shettima stated this during a high-level meeting with the Nutrition Society of Nigeria, NSN at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
He announced the participation of the Federal Government in the Grand Challenges Nigeria, GCNg Project, a global health initiative aimed at combating malnutrition and food insecurity in Nigeria.
NAN reports that the project, in collaboration with the Nutrition Society of Nigeria, is set to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in addressing public health and food system challenges.
Shettima acknowledged the hardship being faced by Nigerians due to recent economic reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidies.
”This is the time for us to solve our problems, not to protest. The right to protest is guaranteed in most democracies around the world.
”But when you can start the agitation, and you don’t know where it will end, it is a road to anarchy.
“We appreciate what Nigerians are going through, and our heart goes out to them. The oil subsidy has been an albatross on our neck for 50 years.
” Once the harvests start coming, we believe it will have a positive effect on the common man. I wish to call on you to advocate for diplomacy, engagement, and patience.”